Inspiration
Mental wellbeing has become a common topic in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world—especially among Gen Z. We were inspired to create something accessible, engaging, and non-intimidating to help people take small but meaningful steps toward better mental health. Just like Duolingo gamifies language learning, we wanted to gamify self-care and emotional reflection.
What it does
Otari is a mental health wellbeing app that helps users build healthier emotional habits through short, daily check-ins and interactive activities. Using a friendly, game-like interface, it encourages consistent engagement with mental wellbeing—making it approachable and even fun.
How we built it
Otari was built using:
Flask for the backend HTML and JavaScript for the frontend We focused on creating a smooth, intuitive experience while keeping the tech stack lightweight and easy to deploy.
Challenges we ran into
Designing a user experience that balances emotional depth with simplicity Making the app engaging without feeling gimmicky or overwhelming Debugging integration issues between Flask and the frontend under tight time constraints
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Building a (mostly) functional prototype within our timeframe Creating a meaningful and engaging product with a strong sense of purpose Collaborating efficiently as a team and staying aligned on our goals
What we learned
It takes time and iteration to create a product that feels intuitive and polished Strong communication and team synergy are key to getting things done effectively Designing for mental health requires extra care and empathy in every decision
What's next for Otari
Expanding the app’s content library with new wellbeing exercises and reflection prompts Integrating user progress tracking and personalization features Exploring partnerships with mental health professionals to validate and expand our approach Launching a beta version to gather real-world feedback and improve the experience
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